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promo blitz included a partnership formed between the current most popular file sharing site
Hulkshare and The Board Administration. Greater than 3 million people frequent Hulkshare daily, and through this collaboration could view banner ads on practically every Hulkshare download page flanked with
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album: "I wanna do the album for me. This is the second time I'm announcing it, but I'm doing a Go-Go album after my album. And when I say Go-Go I don't mean like cheesy Go-Go. It's gonna be sequenced. It's gonna be me probably rapping only 40-percent on the album, but getting the sound out."
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of The Board
Administration CEO Le'Greg O. Harrison and was executed through savvy social media integration, resulting in the first shut down of renowned file sharing site Hulkshare in the first 4 seconds of posting the link. Wale is the first mainstream artist to officially crash Hulkshare.
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3477:"Wale Prepares for His Sophomore Effort; "Ambition" Album to Be Released 11/1/11; "The Eleven One Eleven Theory" Mixtape Crashes Hulkshare Server; "That Way" Featuring Jeremih and Rick Ross No. 1 Add at Urban Mainstream; Reaches 1 Million+ Twitter Followers – World News Report"
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and promoter who had no previous experience in management. Weisman had been tipped off about the rapper by a friend in
Washington, D.C. and connected with him through Myspace. In September 2006, after dropping another go-go influenced single, called "Breakdown" (sampled from
794:: "the TV show's 'honest dialogue' mirrors his lyrical style, which frequently references pop culture and politics while avoiding gangster-rap bluster". After signing with Interscope, Wale began recording tracks for his major label debut; in a 2008 interview with
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and sold 28,000 copies in its first week. Interscope claimed that the LP was undershipped and that was the reason for the low sales numbers. Daniel
Weisman, Wale's manager, claimed that Interscope didn't ship enough copies of the album. The first single off
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described go-go as "a more raw, percussion-driven offshoot of disco" that originated in the
Washington, D. C. area. Wale's early singles that were played primarily in his local metropolitan area heavily sampled 1990s go-go records. Reviewing
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was complete and released the single "Lotus Flower Bomb", featuring Miguel on
Twitter. On September 29, 2011, Funk Master Flex debuted Wale's song "Tats on my Arms", featuring Rick Ross. The next day, Wale released the album cover for
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and later signed to a local label, Studio 43. The track "Dig Dug (Shake It)" became popular in
Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia and was a tribute to Ronald "Dig Dug" Dixon, who was a percussion player for the
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January 30, 2009, in the United States and Canada, and February 2, 2009, in the UK (where the song peaked at no.8). The song is included on Merriweather's album
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that the Fader feature, given the magazine's music/culture/fashion orientation, laid an important foundation for Wale to position himself as a "cool, smart, up-and-coming hip-hop artist who might be Drake".
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Twitter milestone of reaching one million followers and was purposefully made with the intent to build widespread anticipation for the November 1 scheduled release date of
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media listening event, held at the
Gansevoort Hotel of Chelsea New York, was attended by music executives, bloggers, various artists, and hip hop heads. On November 2, 2011, Myspace and
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track listing includes 15 songs. The Board Administration launched a robust social media campaign integrating never-seen-before social media strategy and savvy to virally promote
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In January 2007, Wale released a new single to radio called "Good Girls" produced by Gerard Thomas and Demario Bridges for TeamMusicGroup (LeTroy Davis). Wale later appeared on
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would kick off a short co-headlining tour across the east coast of the US, beginning at the end of March in New York City. During this time, Wale was also in the studio with
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creatively integrates sitcom material with rhyme and wordplay to present Wale's frustrations on his plight to reach mainstream acceptance and success. Features include
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for a product called "Bottle Rocket" Asics Gel Lyte III in 2015. In 2016, he teamed with ASICS again with a product that features gold and shades of black and blue.
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on October 2, 2019. At WrestleMania 37, he escorted former Intercontinental Champion Big E to the ring versus champion Apollo Crews. Wale also performs
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profiled Wale on the front page of the Sunday Style section in the October 21, 2007, edition. He was also featured on the cover of the 150th issue of
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correspondent J. D. Tuminski for his first national TV feature on August 16. With Ronson, Wale performed "W. A. L. E. D. A. N. C. E. ", a remix of
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project, Wale re-released a track from one of his previous mixtapes for free-download on his own website every Thursday, calling this enterprise "
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and long time friend and collaborator, J. Cole. In December 2018, Wale released two tracks, "Winter Wars" and "Poledancer". His sixth album,
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wristbands and graphic tees. These efforts were also supported by televised "making of" episodes through networks such as MTV that hosted
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and led Wale to gain further local recognition as he amassed a number of follow-up releases. Wale signed with English DJ-producer
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commented that it represented neither "a step forward or back so much as shouting-in-place. " Wale did a guest performance on "
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for US$ 1.3 million the following year. During this time, Wale's mixtapes and singles saw national attention as he appeared on
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Channel 66, where it was played twice in one day. Both "Breakdown" and "Uptown Roamers" were on Wale's second mixtape,
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regarding the potential release of two albums in 2011. Later the same month, he confirmed pre-production efforts for
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song of the same name. This was similar to the songs "Bittersweet" and "Fly Away", which he released prior to
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Wale's profile and a clock counting down the days, hours, minutes, and seconds until the album released.
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also began plans for a collaboration mixtape. In September 2008, Wale was featured on a remix of
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on Interscope label mate DJ Greg Street's single "Dope Boys" which samples Hip Hop classic
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snippet sampler on YouTube for people to preview the album. Later the same day, a private
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visited Wale for an interview and photo shoot, which appeared in the March 2007 issue of
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on May 8, 2018. The four-track EP had a single guest feature in R&B singer,
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release show at The Highline Ballroom in New York City. The event was hosted by
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5090:"BET Hip-Hop Awards 2013 Nominations - FULL LIST of Nominees | Gossip Cop"
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took the internet by storm resulting in 100,000 plus downloads in 90 minutes.
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3704:"Sucker Free Road To Release: Wale Reveals Who'll Be Featured On 'Ambition'"
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on March 13, 2018. Two months later, he released a second EP titled
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4413:"Wale Sends 2018 Off With New Songs "Winter Wars" and "Poledancer""
3686:"A Look at Wale's Promotional Campaign For His New Album, Ambition"
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Hahn, Fritz; Anderson, Rhome; Malitz, David (August 31, 2006).
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II, C. Vernon Coleman IIC Vernon Coleman (October 19, 2023).
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4595:"Wale Signs New Deal With Def Jam Amid Return To Music"
4181:"Wale Is Executive Producing MMG's 'Self Made 4' Album"
3909:"Wale Announces New Mixtape "Folarin" | HipHop DX"
3759:"Free Wale Concert In NYC on 11/2 – News Detail – Wale"
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4259:"Wale Releases Surprise 4-Track EP 'It's Complicated'"
4208:"Source: Wale Is No Longer Signed to Atlantic Records"
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was released, selling 28,000 units in its first week.
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2647:"Fast Facts About Hip=Hop Star Wale and the Redskins"
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presented a complimentary Wale and friends midnight
1124:
1085:, and Fat Trel, as well as NBA Player and DC Native
1047:
On August 3, 2010, Wale released his sixth mixtape,
270:
4698:"20 celebrities and athletes who are Redskins fans"
3447:"New Mixtape: Wale – "The Eleven One Eleven Theory"
2671:
2669:
2667:
1436:, Wale released "Sight of the Sun", a remix of the
1331:On November 25, 2011, shortly after the release of
1184:done under Wale's label, The Board Administration.
939:Released on November 10, 2009, Wale's debut album,
847:On June 19, 2009, Wale released his fifth mixtape,
516:, when Wale was 10. In 2002, he graduated from the
261:
4838:
4130:"iTunes – Music – The Album About Nothing by Wale"
2701:
1726:to the ring for their title shot versus champions
1579:. On September 14, he released a third EP titled
1411:on his fourth studio album, which would be titled
1144:festivities, Wale announced his signing to artist
638:'s Go-Go Awards in November 2006. On December 15,
4751:"25 Professional Wrestling References in Hip Hop"
4028:
3552:. Nueagency.com. November 1, 2011. Archived from
2922:"Wale releases Seinfeld-themed mixtape? Get out!"
1691:television, where he hosted a rap battle between
851:, on which eleven of the tracks were produced by
361:(RIAA). He then signed with Florida-based rapper
5953:
3901:
3098:"Wale Discusses Back to the Feature, 9th Wonder"
2664:
2529:
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373:the following year to release his second album,
5144:. Nigerian Entertainment Awards. Archived from
2173:
4456:
4233:"Wale Releases Surprise EP "It's Complicated""
3939:"Wale "Folarin" Mixtape Download & Stream"
3012:"Exclusive elitaste.com Young Chris Interview"
2559:
1705:in 2017, and was the guest commentator during
1526:On April 28, 2017, Wale's fifth studio album,
909:", a song by the Australian singer-songwriter
540:on football scholarships, then transferred to
5667:
5212:
4336:"Rapper Wale Signs With Warner Bros. Records"
3723:
3721:
2522:
1638:, Wale said that he incorporates elements of
985:). Other guest artists on the album included
931:
893:. The mixtape received positive reviews from
309:and various Black America-focused magazines.
3416:"Rick Ross Confirms Signing Talks With Wale"
3120:
3118:
2727:
2721:
2562:"D.C.'s Wale wrestles with fame and anxiety"
1687:weekend and has made several appearances on
1232:. On September 28, 2011, Wale revealed that
5018:. 106 KMEL. October 3, 2011. Archived from
4873:
4621:"Wale is back outside in "Max Julien" clip"
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2609:
2607:
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1738:'s new theme song as a singles competitor.
762:and Daniel Merriweather as Allido artists.
488:1984–2007: Early life and career beginnings
5674:
5660:
5219:
5205:
5177:
4958:"Beyonce & Jay Z Lead 2014 BET Awards"
4638:
4411:Cowen, Trace William (December 21, 2018).
3730:"Wale Unveils New Album, Ambition, in NYC"
3718:
3624:"Listen: Wale f/ Kid Cudi "Focused" (CDQ)"
3157:"Album Reviews: Wale: Back to the Feature"
2728:Smith-Barrow, Delece (November 30, 2006).
2446:
2444:
1597:". On June 19, 2020, Wale released an EP,
1269:. The never-seen-before element of Wale's
1051:, a follow-up to his critically acclaimed
31:
5044:. MTV. September 13, 2012. Archived from
4006:Horowitz, Steven J. (February 14, 2013).
3937:Horowitz, Steven J. (December 24, 2012).
3679:
3677:
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3542:
3115:
2586:Everett, John Burgess (August 12, 2009).
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2130:
1845:
1610:, an album follow-up to his 2012 mixtape
1164:. On May 6, 2011, Wale shared plans with
747:along with French electro group Justice.
359:Recording Industry Association of America
6042:Robert Morris Colonials football players
4404:
4333:
4057:"Wale – "Sight Of The Sun" (feat. Fun.)"
4005:
3983:Horowitz, Steven J. (January 18, 2013).
3982:
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3936:
3866:
3517:
3362:"Wale Presents The Board Administration"
3241:"Attention Deficit Reviews – Metacritic"
2945:
2866:
2808:"Wale Touring Overseas With Mark Ronson"
2677:"Interview With Daniel Weisman (part 1)"
2602:
2354:
1827:
1662:
1339:. He released a trailer for his mixtape
1131:
1089:. In the last half of 2010, inspired by
1077:, UCB, and Board Administration Artists
834:
693:, on July 11, as a free download on his
6052:Virginia State Trojans football players
5972:21st-century African-American musicians
4644:
4592:
4462:
4436:
4206:Zisook, Brian "Z" (February 13, 2018).
4029:Harling, Danielle (December 24, 2012).
3212:
3181:
2919:
2893:
2585:
2478:"Ambulance (2022) Full Cast & Crew"
2441:
1507:, which features journalists/panelists
1013:. In March 2010, Wale announced he and
6017:American musicians of Nigerian descent
5954:
5016:"BET Hip Hop Awards 2011: Big Winners"
4847:
4748:
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4205:
3932:
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3867:Horowitz, Steven (November 27, 2011).
3727:
3672:
3550:"Wale "Ambition" Tour 2011 NUE Agency"
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1301:. The album debuted number two on the
1277:On October 27, 2011, Wale unveiled an
855:, with contributions also coming from
479:in the following year of its release.
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3787:. Fashionably Early. November 8, 2011
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3576:"Wale ft. Rick Ross – Tats on my Arm"
3444:
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3095:
3042:"Solange f. Wale "Fuck The Industry""
2651:The Official Washington Redskins Blog
2533:
2503:Tharpe, Frazier (November 10, 2023).
2355:Espinoza, Joshua (October 20, 2023).
1960:
1583:, with guest appearances from singer
1448:, as the first single from his album
913:. It was written by Merriweather and
784:. Wale said that the television show
5977:21st-century American male musicians
4771:
4540:
4517:"Wale Signs With Def Jam Recordings"
4463:Legaspi, Althea (October 22, 2021).
4385:Orubo, Daniel (September 14, 2018).
4284:"Wale Drops New EP 'Self Promotion'"
3825:
3390:
2781:"DC to LDN: Wale's Lily Allen Remix"
2644:
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945:, had primarily positive reception.
422:), which peaked at number 21 on the
3927:
3869:"Wale Begins Recording Third Album"
3274:. November 18, 2009. Archived from
3213:Roberts, Steven (August 31, 2009).
2867:Tuminski, J. D. (August 16, 2007).
2830:
2579:
1604:On October 22, 2021, Wale released
1228:, and more. The tour was booked by
1101:". Guests on those tracks included
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6027:People from Gaithersburg, Maryland
5619:Feeling Right (Everything Is Nice)
4618:
4514:
4334:Halperin, Shirley (May 16, 2018).
4104:"WALE 'SIMPLY NOTHING' TOUR DATES"
3785:debuts at No. 2 with 162,660 sold"
3761:. Ralphfolarin.com. March 25, 2012
3710:. October 28, 2011. Archived from
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2534:Wiltz, Teresa (October 21, 2007).
1196:. This marketing strategy was the
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6047:Songwriters from Washington, D.C.
6002:American people of Yoruba descent
5164:
5070:. The Boombox. September 13, 2012
4826:. Wrestling Inc. December 5, 2020
4749:Rathod, Nikita (March 30, 2014).
4645:Dvorkin, Eli (January 26, 2009).
4593:Abraham, Mya (October 19, 2023).
4489:Schube, Will (October 20, 2023).
3728:Presha, Alex (October 28, 2011).
2946:Lipshutz, Jason (July 17, 2009).
2451:Rose, Jordan (October 22, 2021).
1815:
1479:, which featured Jerry Seinfeld,
1456:, which is heavily themed by the
616:") has been getting a mention on
5683:BET Award for Best Collaboration
5134:
5116:"Bet Hip Hop Awards Nominations"
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4874:Abbey White (January 31, 2021).
4437:Findlay, Mitch (June 18, 2020).
4102:Homie, Big (November 17, 2014).
3684:Galil, Leor (October 28, 2011).
3604:. Rap-Up.com. September 30, 2011
3182:McGowan, Colin (July 10, 2009).
2894:Burgess, Omar (March 13, 2008).
2806:Kayser, Brian (April 27, 2007).
2560:Chris Richards (June 22, 2013).
2163:Best Video with a Social Message
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556:, who is best known for playing
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839:Wale (right) and fellow rapper
496:His parents were both from the
398:. His third and fourth albums,
3530:. Rap Radar. September 7, 2011
3528:"Wale Announces Ambition Tour"
2920:Daniels, Adam (June 2, 2008).
2844:. May 26, 2009. Archived from
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2329:"Ralph Folarin | Credits"
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2304:Best Hip Hop Song of the Year
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1719:in 2018. Wale escorted former
1653:Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye
1642:in his music. Cyril Cordor of
1297:and featured special guest DJ
820:". He also appeared alongside
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6037:Rappers from Washington, D.C.
6007:Bowie State University alumni
5992:African-American male rappers
5982:21st-century American rappers
4848:Rooney, Kyle (May 26, 2016).
3960:Meara, Paul (March 4, 2013).
3479:. Einnews.com. Archived from
3393:"Wale On MTV's Mixtape Daily"
3127:"Wale, "Back to the Feature""
3096:Paine, Jake (June 17, 2009).
2313:
1889:
1851:African Muzik Magazine Awards
500:ethnic group of southwestern
447:(2022), of which spawned the
4308:White, Roman (May 9, 2018).
3453:. Wale Music. Archived from
2896:"Wale Signs With Interscope"
2216:Diaspora Artist of the Year
2174:Nigeria Entertainment Awards
1495:'s next collaborative album
1188:debuted August 17, 2011, on
1186:The Eleven One Eleven Theory
1182:The Eleven One Eleven Theory
1140:On February 5, 2011, during
552:. He is the cousin of actor
482:
249:Olubowale Victor Akintimehin
57:Olubowale Victor Akintimehin
7:
6032:People from Largo, Maryland
4672:"Attention Deficit: Review"
3414:Jason (December 14, 2010).
3298:"Wale: Don't Call me Wale!"
3184:"Wale: Back to the Feature"
1673:Maryland Terrapins football
1667:Wale and Maryland Governor
1460:holiday. Features included
1267:Sucker Free Road to Release
926:2009 MTV Video Music Awards
735:2007 MTV Video Music Awards
514:Montgomery County, Maryland
494:Northwest, Washington, D.C.
312:Wale's debut studio album,
16:American rapper (born 1984)
10:
6073:
6012:Interscope Records artists
4903:. Bellanaija. June 9, 2014
4850:"Wale collaborates Asiscs"
3391:Wale (September 1, 2010).
3217:. MTV News. Archived from
2871:. MTV News. Archived from
2203:Best International Artist
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683:. Wale released his third
644:magazine associate editor
518:Quince Orchard High School
451:Hot 100-charting singles "
383:-nominated top 40 single "
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5580:You Don't Know What to Do
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5366:The Mixtape About Nothing
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5190:October 18, 2019, at the
3445:Admin (August 17, 2011).
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1125:2011: Signing to MMG and
1054:The Mixtape About Nothing
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777:The Mixtape About Nothing
538:Virginia State University
379:(2011). Supported by the
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200:The Board Administration
5358:100 Miles & Running
5276:The Album About Nothing
3505:. Vibe. August 24, 2011
2073:The Album About Nothing
1784:The Album About Nothing
1477:The Album About Nothing
1450:The Album About Nothing
1414:The Album About Nothing
1399:, Beat Billionaire and
901:, but Colin McGowan of
690:100 Miles & Running
652:. Manager Weisman told
407:The Album About Nothing
5997:Allido Records artists
3348:"Wale Faces the Music"
2948:"Rapper Wale 'Chillin'
2131:MTV Video Music Awards
1846:Awards and nominations
1721:NXT Tag Team champions
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780:, heavily produced by
646:Nick "Catchdubs" Barat
542:Bowie State University
530:Prince George's County
99:Gaithersburg, Maryland
47:Background information
6022:Nigerian male rappers
5048:on September 14, 2012
4729:Frontofficesports.com
3895:"Interview With Wale"
3811:Washington City Paper
2620:"Wale > Biography"
2060:Lyricist Of The Year
1828:Television appearance
1681:Washington Commanders
1679:Wale is a fan of the
1666:
1634:In an interview with
1383:, with production by
1311:Washington City Paper
1135:
897:magazine and website
838:
357:certification by the
5122:on February 23, 2014
5096:on February 23, 2014
4938:on September 5, 2016
4926:"Best Collaboration"
3915:on November 16, 2012
3833:"Critic Reviews for
3714:on October 25, 2012.
3451:Wale's Official Blog
3372:on November 12, 2012
3278:on December 20, 2009
3221:on September 4, 2009
3194:on December 16, 2009
2848:on September 1, 2009
2818:on December 26, 2008
2536:"The Great Rap Hope"
2409:. September 17, 2018
2280:"Lotus Flower Bomb"
2266:"Lotus Flower Bomb"
2116:"Lotus Flower Bomb"
2027:"Lotus Flower Bomb"
626:Hate Is the New Love
5902:Megan Thee Stallion
5636:Maybach Music Group
5292:Wow... That's Crazy
4799:"Noam Dar def. TJP"
4704:. February 22, 2017
4678:. November 10, 2009
4083:on January 14, 2015
4059:. thatsthatish.com.
4037:. Cheri Media Group
3875:. Cheri Media Group
3457:on October 22, 2018
3366:The Washington Post
3022:on January 22, 2009
2992:on October 19, 2009
2734:The Washington Post
2708:The Washington Post
2683:. November 21, 2011
2598:on August 21, 2009.
2566:The Washington Post
2540:The Washington Post
2429:"The Hot 100 Chart"
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2030:Best Hip-Hop Video
2008:Best Collaboration
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1931:Best Collaboration
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1880:Best Male Diaspora
1856:
1800:Wow... That's Crazy
1675:training camp, 2024
1599:The Imperfect Storm
1590:Wow... That's Crazy
1550:Wow... That's Crazy
1515:and moderator/host
1493:Maybach Music Group
1259:Maybach Music Group
1075:Daniel Merriweather
911:Daniel Merriweather
849:Back to the Feature
739:The Washington Post
699:Daniel Merriweather
618:The Washington Post
546:Washington Redskins
438:Wow... That's Crazy
367:Maybach Music Group
212:All City Chess Club
37:Wale performing at
5148:on August 10, 2013
4964:. January 26, 2014
4574:. October 19, 2023
4541:Espinoza, Joshua.
3813:. November 8, 2011
3630:. October 14, 2011
3137:on August 30, 2009
2982:"Home Grown: Wale"
2952:Out on the Charts"
2875:on October 1, 2007
2704:"Nightlife Agenda"
2269:Best Hip-Hop Song
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2159:"The White Shoes"
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2078:Album of the Year
2052:Album Of The Year
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1624:Def Jam Recordings
1544:, Warner Records,
1442:Attention: Deficit
1432:To build hype for
1255:Warner Music Group
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1099:Throwback Thursday
1063:More About Nothing
1059:More About Nothing
1049:More About Nothing
862:Back to the Future
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826:Kardinal Offishall
586:Northeast Groovers
477:Def Jam Recordings
303:Interscope Records
82:September 21, 1984
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5850:Chance the Rapper
5698:Pharrell Williams
5649:
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5415:Lotus Flower Bomb
5342:(with MMG) (2013)
5334:(with MMG) (2012)
5252:Attention Deficit
4984:"Best New Artist"
3556:on April 17, 2012
2376:Bromwich, Jonah.
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1462:Chance The Rapper
1023:Waka Flocka Flame
995:Chrisette Michele
987:Pharrell Williams
977:and Weensey and "
959:Attention Deficit
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934:Attention Deficit
818:Fuck the Industry
802:Chrisette Michele
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